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TopicArif Mohammad Khan

Topic: Arif Mohammad Khan

Amid tussle, Kerala govt includes chapter on governor’s duties in Class 10 Social Science textbook

The four-page section that appears in the second part of the Social Science textbook under the chapter Democracy: An Indian Experience, describes the governor not as an elected authority, but a 'nominal figure'.

Governor out of station, pvt secy denied entry & more — How Kerala bills remained pending for months

In additional affidavit filed in top court, Kerala chief secretary gives details on how Arif Khan-Pinarayi Vijayan tussle played out. SC has sought reply from Centre, Raj Bhavan.

Arif Mohammad Khan vs Kerala govt isn’t a new faceoff. Old cases show Governor wears two hats

Under UGC provisions, a search committee is appointed to find suitable candidates for the V-C post. Governors make their selection from among these names.

‘SC ruling on V-Cs encroaches on state’s right to legislate,’ says Kerala law minister P. Rajeev

State govt will challenge SC order quashing vice-chancellor appointments for violating UGC norms, says Rajeev to ThePrint, adding they're trying to mobilise support from other states.

Arif Mohammad Khan vs Pinarayi Vijayan was up for a showdown. Until it became personal

Both CM Pinarayi Vijayan and governor Arif Mohammad Khan were keen to maintain a cordial equation, but consequent to Kerala CM winning a second term in 2021, things began to unravel.

Kerala to bring in ordinance to remove Governor Arif Khan as chancellor of state varsities

The Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's decision came after Khan sought resignations of vice-chancellors of all nine universities in the state.

Cough twice for Delhi & what’s making Arif Mohammed Khan see ‘Red’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

AMU days to quarrelling with Pinarayi, how Arif Mohammed Khan’s story has come full circle

Khan, now governor of Kerala, has kept controversy alive in his almost 50-year political career that spans Charan Singh’s BKD, Congress, Janata Dal, BSP, LJP and BJP.

Raj Bhavan vs govt in Kerala: How skirmishes snowballed, led to governor wanting minister out

Days after Governor Arif Mohammad Khan called for resignation of 11 V-Cs, he asked CM to take action against state finance minister over speech at Kerala University. CM has said ‘no’.

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Only below-the-radar diplomacy can work in India-US trade ties now

India’s competitiveness cannot be defended abroad if it is eroded at home. Short-term measures can provide a cushion, but without reforms, exporters will remain perpetually vulnerable.

Niti Aayog CEO flags India’s trade imbalance — ‘we trade in stuff world doesn’t require in large quantities’

According to the Niti Aayog quarter trade watch report launched Monday, India’s total trade in FY 2025 was at US$1.73 trillion—exports at US$823 billion & imports US$908 billion.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.